Using the World-Wide Web to train and certify physicians in the safe use of fluoroscopy.

Publication Type	Academic Article
Authors	Thompson W, Dyke J, Buonocore E
Journal	AJR Am J Roentgenol
Volume	166
Issue	6
Pagination	1263-4
Date Published	06/01/1996
ISSN	0361-803X
Keywords	Certification, Computer Communication Networks, Education, Medical, Continuing, Fluoroscopy
Abstract	OBJECTIVE: We sought to create a computer-generated certification examination that concurrently tests and educates fluoroscopy users. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A trial examination was placed on the Internet for area physicians who requested fluoroscopic privileges at our institution. The name and address of each individual who achieves a passing score is automatically sent by e-mail to the examination administrator. RESULTS: Physicians expressed widespread satisfaction with this certification process. The difference in number of attempts and score of the first attempt between groups of radiologists and nonradiologists favored the radiologists (p approximately .03 in both cases) when analyzed using an unpaired t test. CONCLUSION: This examination ensures understanding of the procedural parameters that contribute to skin injury in patients and affords an easy approach to self-education.
DOI	10.2214/ajr.166.6.8633427
PubMed ID	8633427